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News18 Afternoon Digest: GST 2.0 Kicks In, SC Calls Pilot’s ‘Fuel Cut-Off’ Remark ‘Unfortunate’ & More

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GST collections In April 2025.

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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on Supreme Court’s remarks on Air India crash. During the hearing, Justice Surya Kant described such claims as “very unfortunate and irresponsible.”; Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have become effective today, September 22; and other news.

‘Unfortunate, Irresponsible’: SC On Pilot’s ‘Fuel Shut-Off’ Remark In Air India Crash Report

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The Supreme Court on Monday took strong exception to reports suggesting that pilots deliberately shut off fuel supply in connection with the Air India crash. During the hearing, Justice Surya Kant described such claims as “very unfortunate and irresponsible.”

GST 2.0 Kicks In Today: Lower Taxes, 2-Rate Tax System, Easier Compliance, All You Need To Know

India’s major tax overhaul, dubbed GST 2.0, has come into effect today, September 22. The new regime brings a simplified two-rate structure, lower levies on a wide range of products, and measures to ease compliance. From today, everyday essentials such as soaps, hair oil, and shampoos, along with items like two-wheelers and cars, have become cheaper.

GST 2.0 Rollout Today, Sept 22: Full List Of What Gets Cheaper, What Costs More

Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have become effective today, September 22, marking a historical shift in the country’s indirect taxation by merging four slabs into two (5% and 18%) and a special tax slab of 40% for “sin goods”.

‘GST Reform Has Delivered Happiness’: BJP Hails Tax Cuts, Slams Congress For ‘Negative Politics’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday highlighted the wide-ranging benefits of the government’s latest GST reforms, contrasting them with the Opposition’s criticism. “Whether it is making many dairy products GST-free, or bringing an unprecedented reduction on everyday essentials like soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair oil, and shampoo — the #NextGenGST reform has delivered happiness to households across every section of society,” Shah said.

‘Garv Se Kaho Swadeshi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With Traders In Arunachal, Discusses GST Reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with the local taxpayers, traders, and industry representatives to discuss the impact of the recent GST rate rationalisation in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital, Itanagar.

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